This is the 15242nd most frequent Russian word.
порошок
Powder.
The word 'порошок' means 'powder' in this context, referring specifically to laundry powder used for washing clothes.
Я купил стиральный порошок.
I bought laundry detergent.
Here, 'порошок' conveys a general reference to fine granular substances that resemble powder.
Она посыпала пирог сахарной пудрой, словно порошком.
She dusted the pie with icing sugar, as if with powder.
In this usage, 'порошок' refers to a medicinal powder form, highlighting its appearance or consistence.